Definition
飘 (piāo) means to float or drift lightly in the air, moved by wind (e.g., clouds, flags, leaves). It contrasts with 浮 (fú), which is for floating on a liquid surface, and 漂 (piāo), which is for drifting on water. As an adjective, it describes something light and graceful.
verb
to float (in air or water)
adjective
floatinglightand graceful
Easily confused
- 漂piāolook-aliketo float, to drift
- 票piàosound-aliketicket
Examples
- 飘。Zhǐ chuán zài hé shàng piāo zǒu le.The paper boat floated away on the river.
- 飘。Tā de gēshēng piāo dào yuǎnfāng.Her singing floated into the distance.
- 。Tā chuān zhe yì tiáo piāo yì de qúnzi.She wore an elegant, flowing skirt.
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